February 5th marks the final day that individuals who were offered spots in the PT program at Ohio University can accept those positions. More importantly for me, it is also the day which the program will start contacting individuals on the wait list. However, I want to reflect on something, rather someone else.
February 5th, the four year anniversary of the passing of my incredible grandmother, Nilsa Estella Acunis. What a great woman, for those of you who knew her, you know exactly what I'm talking about. This woman would give anything for her family, ANYTHING. She was the epitome of humility and loved the Lord more than anyone I know. She had the greatest advice.
This woman battled cancer twice. She fought this horrible disease for her grandchildren, nine in all. Greg, Justin, Chelsea, Iain, Clayton, Emily, Brandon, Brian and Bradley. She fought to see the oldest grandchild get married and on her death bed see the ultrasound of her first great grandchild.
I still can not believe you have been gone for four years. You were my board game partner in crime, my go to girl when I needed help.
When I spoke for her eulogy I recalled this story of my grandmother:
One morning my grandma wanted an Eggo waffle for breakfast. For some reason she always referred to Eggos as "Legos". So when she said, "Brandon I would like a Lego waffle for breakfast" I had an idea. I ran downstairs to the basement and shuffled through the toy closet to find our huge box of Legos. I grabbed one yellow Lego brick, took it upstairs and put it on a plate.
With a smile on my face I marched upstairs to her bedroom. I handed the plate to her; she looked at me a bit puzzled. I explained, "Grandma, you asked for a Lego for breakfast so that's what I brought you." She smiled, slapped me on the arm and chuckled.
Miss you Tutz.
12/15/24 - 02/05/09
I still think of Nilsa with every passing Christmas. I spent many years across the street from her and loved our visits. I have such funny memories- how stinky Puff's breath way (her dog :) ), her wonderful needlepoint, her lessons on how to safely cross the street... She was so genuine, and a true grandmother to me when my own lived far away. Thanks, Brandon, for sharing your own memories. I didn't realize she passed on Feb. 5th. That is Brynn's due date (my youngest) and her birthday is tomorrow (4th). This will be yet another reminder I will have each year of how dear, and wise, your Grandmother was.
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